David Y. Ige

Participants serve as ‘Cyber Protection Agents’ in free online simulation HONOLULU – Gov. David Y. Ige today announced a partnership between the State of Hawai‘i and SANS Institute to offer high school and college students the opportunity this summer to participate in a free online cybersecurity assessment and exercise called CyberStart. In coordination with the ...
Read More GOVERNOR’S OFFICE NEWS RELEASE: State of Hawai‘i partners with SANS Institute to help students test cyber aptitude

HONOLULU – Carilyn Shon has been appointed administrator of the Hawaii State Energy Office (HSEO), effective July 31. In her new role, Shon will manage, develop, oversee and implement statewide energy programs, policies, and initiatives that support Hawaii’s clean energy transformation. She has extensive experience in the energy field, most recently serving as Energy Efficiency ...
Read More DBEDT NEWS RELEASE: New administrator appointed to DBEDT’s State Energy Office

HONOLULU – Attorney General Doug Chin today joined California Attorney General Xavier Becerra and 18 attorneys general in sending a letter to President Trump urging him to maintain and defend the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. In the letter, the attorneys general explain how DACA has benefited their states and the nation as ...
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For educational and affordable housing purposes, to be under the control and management of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation.

HONOLULU – A federal bankruptcy court ordered yesterday that Ciber, Inc. v. Hawaii will be heard in Hawaii state court, despite mainland-based Ciber’s attempts to move Hawaii’s claims to Delaware. The case began in September 2015 when Ciber sued the Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) regarding a project to implement new software for the HDOT’s ...
Read More ATG NEWS RELEASE: Ciber lawsuit to remain in Hawaii

HONOLULU – The state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) launched a new program aimed at attracting and promoting more international student exchange in Hawaii. The newly created “Study Hawaii Ambassador Program,” kicked off today with the first group of ambassadors from Yasuda Women’s University (YWU) in Hiroshima, a sister-state province.  These students ...
Read More DBEDT NEWS RELEASE: DBEDT launches new student ambassador program

People urged to avoid going in water at Kaimana Beach between Waikiki Natatorium and Outrigger Canoe Club HONOLULU —  State, federal and City and County officials continue to urge people to use extreme caution at Kaimana Beach as a monk seal mother and her growing pup become more active both on the beach and in ...
Read More DLNR NEWS RELEASE: Swimmers warned of increased monk seal activity at Kaimana Beach

Under chapter 89C of the HRS, the Governor is granted the authority to make adjustments to the wages, hours, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment for elected and appointed officials and employees in the executive branch who are excluded from collective bargaining coverage.

Under chapter 89C of the HRS, the Governor is granted the authority to make adjustments to the wages, hours, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment for elected and appointed officials and employees in the executive branch who are excluded from collective bargaining coverage.

HONOLULU — Attorney General Doug Chin today joined with New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas, Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro, and 17 other state Attorneys General in a letter to Education Secretary Betsy DeVos expressing concern over reports the Department of Education is preparing to roll back important protections for survivors of sexual assault on ...
Read More ATG NEWS RELEASE: Attorney General Doug Chin calls on Secretary DeVos to maintain protections for survivors of campus sexual assault